Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Beatrice Ann Rhoden
Oct 16, 2018
Beatrice Ann Rhoden born Feb 15, 1942 longed for a home where the streets are paved in gold and on Oct 16, 2018 her feet stepped on those streets and her eyes opened to her Lord and Savior. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elmer Rhoden, one grandson Timothy Hargis, a brother Robert Delamarter, and...
Daniel "Danny" Herman Davis
Oct 15, 2018
Daniel “Danny” Herman Davis, 56, of Cleveland, TN Passed away on October 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1962 to Herman Davis and Alice Fay Cooper. Danny has lived in Cleveland for most of his life. He was a member of Mt. Olive Church of God. Danny was a tremendous man of God who loved...
Virginia Lee Payne
Oct 15, 2018
Virginia Lee Payne, age 85 former resident of Vandalia, Ohio who relocated to Spring City, TN to be closer to her daughter in 2005, passed away on October 15, 2018. She was born on April 17, 1933 in Corbin, KY to Mike Ray Kelsay and Grace Ann Kelsay. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, twin brother, a sister...
Malissa Luanne White Helms
Oct 15, 2018
Malissa Luanne White Helms, 57, lost her courageous year and a half battle with Pancreatic cancer on Monday, October 15, 2018 with her family by her side. What a warrior she was until the end. She was a free spirit and loved going to the mountains and spending time with her family and friends on the Hiwassee River. She was...
Nellie Mae Blaylock
Oct 14, 2018
Nellie Mae Blaylock, 67, of Georgetown, TN passed away on October 14, 2018. She was born on April 9, 1951 to the late Roy and Pearl Hedgecoth. Nellie loved to quilt, cook, and was very involved in her church, Meadowview Baptist. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Blaylock Sr. and...
Larry Eugene Foster
Oct 13, 2018
Larry Eugene Foster, Jr, age 54, lost his fight to cancer Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was surrounded with love til his final day. Larry was born June 23, 1964 to Larry Foster, Sr and Pamela Pierson, and was the oldest of their four children. Larry was a hard working man all of his life. His passion was always cooking,...
John David Pigg
Oct 13, 2018
John David Pigg, 75, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 13, 2018. He was born March 2, 1943 to Rev. John W. Pigg and Gladys Griffith Pigg. He attended Bradley County High School and Lee College, where he studied engineering. He played basketball for Lee College and also served in the Army Reserves. He lived in Cleveland for many...
Wanda Faye Thompson
Oct 12, 2018
Wanda Faye Thompson, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. Wanda loved to meet people, loved animals, and was actively involved at Waterville Baptist Church, where she attended. She was dearly loved and deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy...
Betty Whitfield
Oct 12, 2018
Betty Whitfield, 77, a resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 30, 1941 to Virgil and Gladys Elder. Betty was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. With her witty humor and antics, she kept everyone on their toes. She is...
Dale Ervin Hayes
Oct 12, 2018
Dale Ervin Hayes, 54, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 12, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1964 to Phil Hayes and and Bertha Sims. He was very outgoing and he never met a stranger. He loved motorcycles and cars, especially Corvettes. He is preceded in death by his dad, Phil Hayes; grandparents Menive and Richard Hayes and...
Ronald Grady Haddock Sr.
Oct 12, 2018
Ronald Grady Haddock Sr., 69, a resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on Friday evening, October 12, 2018. Ronald was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. He served in the Army Reserves from 1970-1974. Ronald was 1st Vice Commander at the American Legion Post 95 where he was also a member of the Legion Riders. He retired in 2009...
Cecil James Love
Oct 11, 2018
Cecil James Love, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 11, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1948 to the late Jim Edward and Sara Belle Love. Cecil was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Marine Corps. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding horses. He was loved by his family and will be dearly missed by all who...
Eddy Neal "Tinker" Ogle
Oct 11, 2018
Eddy Neal “Tinker” Ogle, 78, a resident of Calhoun, TN passed away on Thursday morning, October 11, 2018 at his home. He was born in Clarksville, TN on June 21, 1940 a son of the late Ed & Lizzie Ogle. He was a truck driver and worked for Wright Brothers Construction for over 39 years. Tinker was of the Christian...
Mary Jo Shanklin
Oct 9, 2018
Mary Jo Shanklin passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 9, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on January 1, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH. Mary Jo attended Lockland High School in Cincinnati, she received two Associates’ degrees in Marketing from Ivy Tech-Indianapolis then a Bachelor of Arts degree from Martin Center College in Indianapolis. Before retiring in 2002 Mary Jo was involved...
Kathy Grace Baxter
Oct 9, 2018
Kathy Grace Baxter, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday Morning, October 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She loved her grandkids and was proud of her service with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department. She is preceded in death by her father, Johnny Payne. She is survived by her mother, Daina Payne; son, David...
Angel Delight Randall
Oct 9, 2018
Angel Delight Randall, 37, a longtime resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away at her home suddenly on October 9, 2018. Angel loved her children and her family beyond words, and would talk to anyone. Angel was constantly helping people who were in need and she also loved fine dining. She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Parker and...
William Gage Wellman
Oct 9, 2018
William “Gage” Wellman, infant, passed away on October 9, 2018 at a local hospital. Gage was the identical twin brother to Kolby. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother and father, Taylor and William Wellman; grandparents, Terry and Cindy Johnson, Bill and Nancy Wellman; Twin brother, Kolby Blyan Wellman;...
Roger Winford Ogle
Oct 9, 2018
Roger Winford Ogle, 70, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born in McMinn County, TN. He and Mildred were members of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Roger had worked for American Uniform for more than 18 years and for Peyton’s Distribution for almost 13 years. He was...
Brenda Sue Combs
Oct 8, 2018
Brenda Sue Combs 59 of Riceville went home to be with the lord on Monday, October 8, 2018. Brenda was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Decker. Survivors include daughters Carmon and Christy Womac; grandchildren, Deonte Womac, Destiny Ferguson, Christian Hughes; great grandchild Tytus Sisson; one brother Ronnie Decker. A memorial service will be held on Thursday evening,...
Gary Wayne Cooper
Oct 8, 2018
Gary Wayne Cooper, 66, a longtime resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday morning, October 8, 2018 at his home. He was born in LaFollette, TN on January 17, 1952 a son of the late Warren & Arizona Cooper. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy. Gary worked construction for the majority of his life...
